Openings
Every opening is counted from the plans and checked against the door schedule for size, type, fire rating and frame.
CSI Division 08 · Trade estimating
Doors, frames and hardware estimating
Every opening counted from the plans and checked against the door schedule and hardware sets, with doors, frames, hardware and installation priced line by line.
Doors, Frames & Hardware Estimating you can bid with confidence
On most commercial jobs the hardware costs more than the door. Our doors, frames and hardware estimating service counts every opening, matches it to the door schedule and the Division 08 hardware sets, and prices each component, so nothing on a hardware set is left out of your number.
We support door and hardware distributors, carpentry and installation contractors, and general contractors on schools, healthcare, offices, restaurants and multifamily. Send the floor plans, door schedule, frame elevations and hardware specification, and we return an Excel estimate by opening with door, frame, hardware set and labor, plus marked-up plans.
Where the schedule and plans disagree, we list the conflict so you can carry it as a clarification or send an RFI before bid day.
Want a quick budget first? Try our free construction calculators, then send your drawings for a line-item estimate.
What we take off
- Hollow metal, wood, aluminum and FRP doors by size and rating
- Frames by type, depth and fire rating
- Hardware sets: hinges, locksets, closers, exit devices, stops
- Electrified hardware and access control preparation
- Glazing kits, louvers and vision lites
- Overhead and coiling doors where included
- Installation labor by opening type
What you receive
- Excel estimate organized by CSI division and section
- Quantities with waste factors shown separately
- Unit material, labor and equipment pricing for your project location
- Summary sheet with totals
- Colour-coded marked-up plans (PDF) for every quantity
- Written assumptions, clarifications and exclusions
Scope
Doors, Frames & Hardware scope we estimate
Doors
Doors are listed by material, core, finish and rating, with lites and louvers noted.
Frames
Frames are counted by type and wall depth, including borrowed lites and sidelights.
Hardware sets
Each set from the specification is priced per component and multiplied by the openings that use it.
Electrified openings
Electric strikes, power transfers, maglocks and access control prep are flagged for coordination with Division 28.
Installation
Installation is priced by opening type, with pairs, rated openings and electrified hardware taking more labor.
Ordering is simple: send your plans, get a price and delivery date, start with a 50% deposit. See how it works.
FAQ
Doors, Frames & Hardware Estimating: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call (850) 343-4090 or email info@premiumestimatings.com.
Do you price hardware by set or by component?
By component within each set, so you can see what drives the cost.
Do you check the door schedule against the plans?
Yes. Conflicts are listed so you can clarify them before bid day.
Is access control included?
Door prep and electrified hardware are included; the access control system itself is usually Division 28.
What does a Division 08 estimate cost?
Single-trade estimates start from $300, confirmed in your quote based on the drawing set.